Living well

Five mocktails to tickle your taste buds

Mixing up a mocktail is a fun way to enjoy a special drink without the alcohol. If you’re keen to cut down on your drinking and looking for some tasty alternatives, these five recipes will help you out.

You can drink safely by following the government’s lower risk guidelines. Both men and women are recommended to drink up to 14 units of alcohol each week, with some alcohol-free days too.

So, if you’ve given up boozy beverages, there’s no need to let it stop you from socialising; we’ve gathered a collection of the best mocktail recipes for you to try at home. Why not invite some friends over and have a go at these tasty tipples with absolutely zero alcohol content.

1. Tropical Fizz

This fruity softie is full of flavour and can easily be made using these ingredients:

Looking after yourself all year round

Cutting down on your alcohol intake has plenty of benefits. Whether you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to drink less or you’re trialling cutting your consumption for the month, it’s a step in the right direction.

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